Côte d'Ivoire Economic & Trade Office

Côte d’Ivoire’s economy leads the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), accounting for 40% of its GDP. Our economy is second only to Nigeria in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), comprising 15 member states, with a…

Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) aims to make it an emerging market country with a solid industrial base by 2020. This ambitious plan devotes US$52 billion to investment, of which 62% will come from the private sector. While Côte…

In 2018, Côte d’Ivoire achieved its best ranking in the IFC’s “Doing Business 2019.” It has also been among the world’s top reformers in recent years. Elements that make it easier than ever to start a new business in Côte…

Côte d’Ivoire’s new investment code, adopted in 2012, provides many generous incentives for investors in Côte d’Ivoire. Highlights include: Exemption from tax on industrial and commercial profits, non-commercial profits, and agricultural profits; Exemption from business taxes and licensing fees; Tax…

Côte d’Ivoire’s new mining code, adopted in 2014, has been hailed as a model by industry leaders. The new laws have modernised the regulatory environment for miners and provide many generous incentives to mining companies, including: VAT and customs exemptions…

Public Works, Infrastructure & Environment Building restoration Construction of railways, roads and bridges • Construction of Urban Train in Abidjan Construction of the wholesale market Housing construction Development of Banco Bay Waste management Drinking water conveyance Mining, Energy and Hydrocarbons…